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Inquest touching upon the death of RH Concludes

The Inquest touching upon the death of RH concluded at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court on 2 July 2024. The jury, having heard evidence from 32 witnesses, concluded that RH died by “ligaturing himself in circumstances where his intention could not be…

05/07/2024
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Inquest touching upon the death of RH Concludes

Anisa Kassamali moderates at Bar Human Rights Committee panel discussion on the rule of law in the UAE

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales is hosting a panel discussion as a side event to the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on ‘The Rule of Law in Jeopardy in the UAE’. The event…

05/07/2024
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Strike out successfully resisted on behalf of thousands alleged to have suffered as a result of the collapse of the Fundão Dam

Anisa Kassamali, together with Dan Oudkerk KC of Essex Court Chambers and Mark Friston of Hailsham Chambers, successfully resisted a strike out application on behalf of thousands of individuals who allegedly suffered as a result of the collapse of the…

05/07/2024
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David Barr KC makes his opening statement in the Under Cover Policing Inquiry (UCPI)

The second stage of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) began on Monday, with this batch of hearings looking at the since disbanded secret Metropolitan Police unit the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) between 1983 and 1992.

01/07/2024
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Inquest into the death of Zara Aleena concludes

The inquest into the death of Zara Aleena concluded on 26 June 2024. Zara Aleena was tragically killed in the early hours of 26 June 2022 by Jordan McSweeney who had been released from prison on licence a few days…

27/06/2024
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Rodney Dixon KC lectures to Sri Lankan Anti-Corruption Commission

A program hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was held in Colombo this week for the Sri Lankan Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on the investigation and prosecution of cross-border and domestic financial crimes. Rodney…

27/06/2024
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Conclusion of unlawful killing at the inquest into the death of Annie Thompson

Harriet Gilchrist, instructed by Richard Foyster of Ashtons Legal, represented the family of Annie Thompson at the inquest into her death. The inquest was before the Assistant Coroner for Suffolk Peter Taheri. At around 7pm on 17 August 2023 Ms…

24/06/2024
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Complaint made to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers concerning human rights violations in connection with a prominent trial at the Vatican City State

As reported by the Associated Press and in a range of publications, Rodney Dixon KC, assisted by Sebastian Bates, has been instructed by Mr Raffaele Mincione in relation to a complaint to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence…

20/06/2024
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Judgment handed down in judicial review of the Home Secretary’s decision not to proceed with three Windrush recommendations

On 19 June 2024, Heather Williams J handed down judgment in R (Donald) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1492 (Admin). This followed a two-day hearing on 23 and 24 April 2024.  Sian Reeves, led by…

20/06/2024
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Four members of Chambers feature in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales

We offer our congratulations to Cathryn McGahey KC, James Laughland, Paul McGrath and Rhys Davies on being included in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List. The Pro Bono Recognition List is a new initiative that recognises barristers and solicitors…

18/06/2024
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